Principal Hardware Engineer

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

HARMAN's Luxury Audio group comprises a portfolio of the most respected brands in the audio industry - Arcam, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, and Revel.

HARMAN Luxury Audio continues to set new performance standards through advancements in design and the development of innovative audio technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and design oversight of high-performance, high-quality audio components from concept through production.

As a Principal Hardware Engineer within the Luxury Audio Engineering Group , you will join our team of world-class engineers who share an extraordinary passion for impeccable sound and dedication to raising the bar for high-end consumer audio. You will have a profound understanding of audio system design and possess exceptional problem-solving abilities. This role will be pivotal in designing, developing, and refining cutting-edge audio hardware equipment, supporting legacy product-embedded software, and ensuring that our products continue to lead the market in quality and performance.

Your Team

You will report to the Director, of Engineering, Mark Levinson, and be part of a cross-functional team including industrial designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and production teams.

What You Will Do

• Work within a small multi-disciplinary team to develop, test and verify hardware for new and existing product designs using industry best practices, track and resolve bugs in high-end audio playback systems.
• Hardware development for luxury audio components.
• Understand schematics and work to ensure proper system design and function.
• Assist in the creation of Hardware / Software Requirements Documents for audio systems including amplifiers, preamplifiers, and source components (streamers, CD players).
• Conduct rigorous hardware and software testing of platforms to ensure a luxury-class user experience, superior audio performance, and reliability.
• Develop test plans to support new and existing products.
• Prepare and present project reports, design reviews, and technical documentation.
• Drive innovation in audio system design by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
• Ensure all designs meet stringent quality, compliance, and performance standards.

What You Need

What is Nice to Have

What Makes You Eligible

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What We Offer

Salary Ranges :

$ 129,750 - $ 190,300

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.